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Country: Mexico
Delegate Name: Devinicus Wong
The ability of a nation to control and use it’s own land is a fundamental right of all sovereign states. The recognized territories of any country must be respected, including in times of poor foreign relations, and an infringement upon these territories are rightly considered by any reasonable nation to be an act of hostility. As such, it is vital that territorial disputes between nations be resolved in a timely manner, so as to reduce tensions and decrease the likelihood of further escalation. With this in mind, the ongoing situation in Guyana over the Essequibo region is a critical concern for not only the states of Guyana and Venezuela, but also their surrounding neighbors, who wish to avoid a larger conflict. As a nearby nation which would certainly be affected by increased hostilities, the delegation of Mexico is alarmed by the recent events regarding the disputed territory, especially the 2023 Venezuelan referendum and the following increase in military activity. Although tensions have since calmed, the situation still remains tense and further discussion is necessary.
Mexico has had a strong history of promoting peace throughout the American continent. Abiding by a strict, noninterventionist policy, it has frequently condemned hostile actions against, and from, its neighbors. In 1983, Mexico voted to adopt a resolution condemning the United States’ invasion of Grenada as a violation of international law, citing concerns that the invasion would destabilize the region, and in 1989, similarly condemned the invasion of Panama. Mexico employs a policy of persistent cooperation with other nations, and believes that discussion is the best method of avoiding conflict. In 1964, despite regional pressure, Mexico did not cut ties with Cuba, choosing instead to fight against the expulsion of Cuba from the Organization of American States (OAS). As a member of the OAS, Mexico has chosen to push for cooperation-based solutions to problems and will continue to work towards peace and unity.
Following the resurgence of this issue into international spotlight late last year, the delegation of Mexico firmly believes that the best and most reliable solution to the situation in Guyana’s Essequibo region is to further talks on the matter. We reiterate the need for international cooperation and strongly urge all parties to find a quick and peaceful resolution to this conflict. This delegation encourages other nations to do their part in reaching this resolution by continuing to stand for peace in the region. For now, we commend the nations of Guyana and Venezuela for their efforts so far in de-escalating the situation and hope to see further communication and agreement from both sides of the dispute.
Sources:
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